Dublin Fire Brigade has shared photos from an extensive fire they fought tirelessly last night.  Two fire units attended the scene at the lead mines at Carrickgollogan near Kilternan.  The recent warm weather has definitely taken its toll on Dublin’s dry landscapes.  They gave a heads up that there’d be lots of smoke in the […]

9 years ago

I think we can all agree that that was one of the best weekends of our lives.  And we’ve got the sunburn to prove it.  From cans along the canal to frolics at the beach – it was just divine.  Our unrecognisable waterways were absolutely jammers with people just looking for a bitta craic. And, […]

9 years ago

Love a laugh? Then you’ll love this.  A preview of Edinburgh Fringe hosted by Cherry Comedy will take over the stage in Whelan’s tonight.  And the all-female line-up has us delirious with excitement.  Our all time favourite, Alison Spittle, and the hilarious Fern Brady will headline tonight’s show. But not only that – they’ll be joined by […]

9 years ago

Nashville fans, hold onto your hats… Amercian singer, comedian and actor Charles ‘Chip’ Esten (AKA Deacon Claybourne from Nashville) celebrated Father’s Day in Dublin over the weekend.  And, of course, he managed to get a selfie in capital – on Ha’penny Bridge, no less.  View this post on Instagram Father’s Day in Dublin with my […]

9 years ago

One of our favourite Facebook pages, Humans of Dublin, has teamed up with the Dublin Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (DSPCA) this week. Together they aim to celebrate the joy of owning a pet and create public awareness of the plight many different kinds of animals endure while awaiting a home in shelters and […]

9 years ago

You’ve probably passed Network on Aungier Street countless times.  You may even have enjoyed a coffee there on occasion.  But, did you know they serve some of the best damn brunch in Dublin City?  Probably not.  The Network crew serve brunch food seven days a week.  And their offerings are out of this world.  Yep, […]

9 years ago

Feeling a bit indecisive about where to head for brunch today? I mean, it’s a huge decision. You really can’t afford to be just rushing into anything.  That’s where we come in.  We’re making all the tough decisions easier for you.  Yep, you’re welcome.  Today, our dear friends, you’re headed to the Vanilla Pod in […]

9 years ago

Got any plans this morning? Well, now you do.  The Embassy of India, Dublin County Council and Happenings are teaming up to host International Day of Yoga 2017 in Dublin for the second year.  It’ll all kicking off this morning from 10.30am in Dartmouth Square, Ranelagh.  The Deputy Lord Mayor of Dublin and the Indian […]

9 years ago

Hold onto your hats.  Because the cocktail of your dreams is finally here.  Remember these tasty cubes of fizzy, sugary heaven known as kola kubes? WELL, the absolute geniuses at The Paddocks in Clonee have transformed our favourite childhood sweet into an unreal cocktail.  How divine does this look? You can find  at The Paddocks pub […]

9 years ago

We’ve a feeling a lot of folks will be feeling awfully thirsty this evening, so if you’re heading out you’ll need to pick a city centre pub with ample seating.  But where oh where can you find such a haven? Where can you escape the noisy, chair-stealing crowds in this busy city? One of these spots should suffice. 1. The Market […]

9 years ago

Two men have been arrested following armed robberies and a carjacking in Dublin yesterday.  It is believed the men, armed with a crowbar and screwdriver, entered a service station in Palmerstown and threatened staff before making away with some cash.  They moved on to a shop in Killinarden, Tallaght where they once again threatened staff, while […]

9 years ago

You may have noticed this spot under a lot of construction in the past month or so.  Following an extensive refurbishment and redesign across two floors, Gourmet Burger Kitchen on South William Street has reopened its doors today.  We do love a good GBK – such a failsafe option.  And the South William Street one, […]

9 years ago

A rite of passage, one might say.  Our new Taoiseach Leo Varadkar celebrated his new job the only way we know how on Wednesday night – by hitting the dancefloor of Coppers with a Jagerbomb in hand.  Imagine – hitting up Coppers with your mates only to bump into OUR TAOISEACH.  Copper face Jacks is […]

9 years ago

Can we really argue with this one? International tourism expert, Professor Michael Hall from the University of Canterbury, New Zealand, is saying that he would “never, ever recommend anyone to come to Dublin for a short break” as it’s a total rip-off.  He was horrified when he went to book a hotel for a Saturday night in Dublin to find […]

9 years ago

If you have as much of a spending problem as we do – then avert your eyes, quick! Because the latest addition to Rathmines will be the death of you.  We snook down earlier today to their launch and can officially say that we want absolutely everything in the brand new Bow & Pearl.  After seven […]

9 years ago

We all make mistakes from time to time.  Sure, we’re only human.  And we hate to poke fun at the author of this article – but this is just too feckin’ hilarious not to.  In an article about Skittles going white for Pride, LADbible mentioned on our new Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar.  And touched how he […]

9 years ago

Feeling absolutely ravenous?  Us too.  Great news today is that you can get your hands on some FREE Chopped for lunch! Their brand new Lucan location is offering free salads and wraps between 11am and 1pm – so get down there stat! Choose from the Dubliner Caesar, Teriyaki Chicken and Lebanese Falafel.  Alternatively you can […]

10 years ago

Looking for a change of scenery this lunchtime? Look no further than one of Dublin’s wonderful food markets.  There are three on throughout the city today – so get your arse down to one.  View this post on Instagram Wednesdays mean you’re able to enjoy the best in urban street food at our markets in […]

10 years ago

A man believed to be in his late 30s has died after being found seriously injured in an underground car park yesterday evening.  He was found at approximately 5.50am on Tuesday morning at the Carnegie Court Apartments in Swords and was rushed to Beaumont Hospital where he later died.  The man is described as having […]

10 years ago

Gardaí identified a suspect in the ongoing Wicklow Mountains investigation yesterday following the eighth discovery of dismembered remains.  Gardaí announced yesterday evening that they had found the head of a woman in her late fifties 3km north of Glenmacnass waterfall at approximately 1pm yesterday afternoon following the initial discovery of a human torso near Old Military Road […]

10 years ago

A man has been arrested following an alleged stabbing in Dublin city centre this evening.  The Garda Armed Support Unit and Gardaí attended the incident in which a man is believed to have been stabbed in the hand by another man.  The incident occurred after 5pm on Bachelor’s Walk boardwalk.  Sources told Journal.ie that the […]

10 years ago

Dublin Fire Brigade’s water rescue team have just saved someone from The Liffey.  Crews arrived on the scene near Burgh Quay just before 5pm after reports of a person in the water between O’Connell Bridge and Rosie Hackett Bridge.  Members of the water rescue unit and swimmers managed to rescue the person from the Liffey.  Our […]

10 years ago

Feeling that afternoon slump? Join the club, bud.  It’s time for a caffeine hit.  And luckily for us – Network on Aungier Street are hooking us all up.  To celebrate their first birthday, the Network crew are offering delish coffees for just €1 today from 3pm ’til 7pm.  View this post on Instagram A post […]

10 years ago

Starring John Connors, of King of the Travellers and Love/Hate, Fionn Walton (Out of Here and What Richard Did) and Kierston Wareing (Fish Tank and EastEnders), Cardboard Gangsters is set to be the biggest film of the summer.  The film follows a group of wannabe gangsters as they attempt to gain control of the drug trade in […]

10 years ago

After four long years of construction, trams will finally test the new Luas Cross City route this weekend.  Kicking off at 7am on Saturday, June 17 two trams moving at slow speeds (from 5kph up to 10kph)  will move between St. Stephen’s Green, College Green and over to O’Connell Street. The tram movements will be controlled by […]

10 years ago

Christ alive… Gardaí arrested a driver in Dublin City Centre this morning after they tested positive for not one, not two – but THREE drug types.  Not only that – but they were also driving on the WRONG side of the road… discreet.  An Garda Síochána shared the following on Twitter this morning after 7.20am […]

10 years ago

The remains of a body were discovered in bushes on Old Military Road which runs through Dublin and the Wicklow Mountains on Saturday evening. A group of people were returning from a picnic at approximately 7.45pm when they came across a human torso, according to Independent.ie. Gardaí are working to identify the body which has […]

10 years ago

Angelina’s is the epitome of beautiful dining, just off Upper Baggot Street.  From the interior and exterior to the intricate presentation of their food and drinks — it’s all perfection. It’s not someplace I could afford to be hitting up every weekend. But some weekends you just feel like going that extra mile and treating yourself […]

10 years ago

The weather has been seriously hit or miss in the last week.  You’d leave the house and stroll to work under the glorious sun, only to be absolutely drenched by rain by the time you even reach the office.  All you can do these days is prepare for the two extremes – with shades and […]

10 years ago

Commuters passing 3fe on Grand Canal Street Lower this morning will have seen a very cute, but chaotic, scene.  A mama duck and her baby ducklings appeared to have gotten quite lost as they wandered across the pedestrian crossing just as the walking man symbol flashed green.  Cars halted in their place, cyclists stopped and […]

10 years ago

Going into business with someone is a huge decision.  Will you agree? Disagree? Butt heads? Fight? Take flight?  Finding the perfect business partner is super rare – but when you find The One, you’re golden.  And after backpacking together across Central America for over a year, Rebecca and Jen knew it was meant to be.  […]

10 years ago

What a sight to see on your stroll to work… Commuters along Grand Canal will have spotted a very lively gig this morning.  2FM’s Jenny Greene and the 48-piece RTÉ Concert Orchestra brought the house down this morning and their tunes could be heard throughout the city.  People stopped in their tracks and stared, others […]

10 years ago

It’s no secret that Starbucks isn’t great with the ould names.  Yet they insist on requesting your name every single time.  There are conspiracy theories surrounding why the f*ck people’s names up time and time again.  Some say they purposefully spell names wrong to encourage people to share pictures of their drink on social media […]

10 years ago

We’re calling it now.  These are the fashion statement of S/S17.  Mysterious online store This Way Up are selling the best hats we’ve ever laid our eyes on.  The line is “inspired by the growing cap culture in Ireland” and consists of just six caps with six different colloquial sayings on ’em.  However – only […]

10 years ago

Winning the lotto anytime soon?  Here’s hopin’ because this deadly gaff has come on the market on Prices Place, Ranelagh.  And while it may look small from the outside: It’s actually massive and has a great back garden – perf for drinking a few frosty ones in over the summer.   The only problem? The […]

10 years ago

Exactly the news we need to cure our post-Forbidden Fruit blues. Zara Larsson is coming to Dublin people.  YES.  The Swedish singer, who has risen to serious fame in the last year or so, has confirmed that she will be playing the Olympia Theatre on October 16, 2017.  And this is how we feel…  via […]

10 years ago

The first day in any new job is rough.  Learning the ropes, getting acquainted with new surroundings and all that… But for these two brand new Dublin Fire Brigade recruits? They absolutely killed it – at what is undoubtedly one of the hardest jobs of all.  The two new recruits were up and at it […]

10 years ago

We love a good G&T as much as the next fella.  But when we heard about the latest addition to Dublin we nearly passed out.  Because, jaysis, it is divine.  Scoop is known for its inventive ice cream flavours – such as avocado and corn gelato (?!).  But they’ve really outdone themselves this time – with […]

10 years ago

Heading to the match later? Take note.  Grand Canal Dock DART station will be out of action later on from 7.20pm until 8.50pm for post-match crowd control.  Grand Canal Dock Stn closed this evening from 19:20hrs to 20:50hrs for post-match crowd control. No trains stop at GCD during this time. — Iarnród Éireann (@IrishRail) June […]

10 years ago

Every week, you tag thousands of photos using #lovindublin over on Instagram and they help us see the city from a very different perspective.  We wanted to round up the ten best of the week and share them with you here today.  Make sure to follow some of the amazing photographers featured to brighten up your own feed and keep tagging […]

10 years ago

€3,950,000 for a modern mansion overlooking Dublin Bay is one thing.  But €900 for a month in a tiny ‘studio apartment’ is total madness.  Yes, the location is unreal, almost right beside the canal, the Barge and Charlemont Luas stop – not to mention being only a stone’s throw away from both town and Ranelagh […]

10 years ago

There’s only one thing you should be doing tonight – and that’s hittin’ the towwwwwwwwn.  We got 99 problems, but work tomorrow ain’t one.  So while the day is still young – make your plans, gather the crew and get your arse to the pub.  1. Gin Fusion @ The Bernard Shaw  DJs, tunes, gin […]

10 years ago

Not a story you’d hear every day… A man in his late teens was arrested this morning after attempting to hijack an ambulance on Mountjoy Street, Dublin.  The incident occurred at around 8.45am this morning, according to the Journal.ie.  It is believed that he managed to drive the ambulance a few metres before tipping a pole. […]

10 years ago

If there’s one sweet treat we truly adore – it’s churros.  We were reared on them on our holidays as kids in the likes of Spain, Portugal and France – so the deep-fried dough desert really does hold a special place in our heart.  We could literally eat our body weight in them.  Great news […]

10 years ago

It’s that time of the day again… That time of the day where you find yourself reading property porn. You naughty divil.  It’s irresistible – we know – we’re in the very same boat.  But this time? This time’s different.  Hendre on St. George’s Avenue, Killiney, Dublin is actual heaven on earth.  Let’s talk about that view, shall […]

10 years ago

Operation Surround officers were out in force in Dublin last night.  The initiative known as ‘Operation Surround’ involves a series of high visibility Mandatory Intoxicant Testing checkpoints carried out simultaneously.  Last night’s targets?  Rathfarnham and Swords – where Gardaí tested over 270 drivers of which six were arrested.  Five were arrested for being under the influence […]

10 years ago

The sun was splitting the rocks out there when we woke up this morning.  And it will continue until this afternoon until some scattered showers start kicking in.  Met Éireann warn that  “some showers could be heavy” too.  Forbidden fruiters – pack your rain ponchos.  Top temperatures of 17 or 18 degrees in moderate southwesterly […]

10 years ago

Some seriously idiotic and dangerous behaviour took place in the early hours of Wednesday morning in Dublin.  Dublin Fire Brigade shared the following map on Twitter showing where bins had been set alight around Dublin City Centre yesterday morning with this message aimed at the arsonist in question:  “You set at least 8 separate bins […]

10 years ago

A man has been arrested following a boat theft and joyriding in Dublin in the early hours of this morning, according to the Journal.ie.  It is believed that the boat was removed from Poolbeg Marina this morning at approximately 6am and was then taken up the Liffey into the city centre and out to Dublin Port […]

10 years ago

A body has been recovered from the water at Coal Harbour in Dún Laoghaire this morning. The alarm was raised by a member of the public at approximately 5.30am this morning after a car entered the water at the harbour. Gardaí, the RNLI and the Coast Guard attended the scene, according to the Journal.ie. A […]

10 years ago